Daily News Article - April 8, 2026
1. The first paragraph of a news article should answer the questions who, what, where and when. List the who, what, where and when of this news item. (NOTE: The remainder of a news article provides details on the why and/or how.)
2. a) What is Ghost Murmur?
b) How many times has it been used?
3. What is Skunk Works?
4. What factors worked in the CIA's favor when implementing Ghost Murmur to find the downed airman?
5. a) What is quantum magnetometry?
b) What advances in this technology have apparently made it possible to detect the signals at much greater distances?
6. In what type of environment does quantum magnetometry work best?
7. Google AI states: The Combat Survivor Evader Locator (CSEL) beacon (AN/PRQ-7) is highly precise, typically providing location accuracy better than 100 meters within one minute of activation. It utilizes military-grade, precision-code GPS to offer superior accuracy and security compared to commercial GPS systems.
The beacon can transmit encrypted data, including GPS coordinates, worldwide to rescue coordination centers via over-the-horizon (OTH) military satellites. This means it is not limited to a specific number of miles for initial alerting.
Why didn't the Combat Survivor Evader Locator beacon give the airman's precise location?
8. Read the following comments from readers:
a) With which position do you agree? Explain your answer.
b) Ask a parent the same question.